Start your uni study, upskill in your career or take a new direction

Charles Sturt University’s undergraduate certificates are short qualifications that set you up for your next step – in uni study or at work.
Get qualified in as little as 14 weeks of full-time study to start the journey to your bachelor’s degree or add contemporary knowledge to your professional skill set.

Get qualified
An undergraduate certificate consists of four subjects. Subjects that give you foundational knowledge and skills in your area of interest. You’ll graduate with a qualification that will set you up for career progression.

A path to your bachelor’s
Your undergraduate certificate is the ideal stepping stone to further study. Complete your certificate and you can transition to a related bachelor’s degree – with credit for the subjects you’ve already done.

Study options
Most undergraduate certificates are available online. That means you can study when suits you and get qualified while you work. And given you’ll be studying with Australia’s most experienced online uni – you’re in safe hands. Everything you need will be there at the click of a mouse. Some courses do have on-campus subjects – giving you the opportunity to study in our industry-standard facilities, using the same equipment found in many workplaces.

#1 in Australia for grads who get jobs

85% of our undergrads get full-time employment within 4 months of graduating.
Good Universities Guide 2022/23

How to apply

You can apply for an undergraduate certificate online – and it only takes about 15 minutes. All you'll need to get started is one of the following; your higher school certificate, a Cert III qualification (or higher), a tertiary preparation course or relevant work experience.